Crew to take part in 2013 World Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic in Orlando

The Columbus Crew will be joining the preseason festivities in Orlando next year.

The Crew announced Thursday that they would be the eighth team to partake in the Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic in 2013, rounding out a field of eight teams that includes hosts Orlando City SC, NASL outfit Tampa Bay Rowdies and five other MLS teams. The five other MLS sides set to take part in the tournament that runs from Feb 9-23 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. are D.C. United, the Philadelphia Union, Toronto FC, the Montreal Impact and Sporting Kansas City.

Columbus announced Austin Tindall Regional Park in Osceola County will be its preseason training camp base during the visit to Central Florida.

What do you think of the Crew joining the Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic in 2013? Wishing your team was in the tournament? Who is your early favorite?